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  • From Zero to Hero: Morgan Bailey (From the Her Y Vault)

    From Zero to Hero: Morgan Bailey (From the Her Y Vault)
    Jan 28 2026
    In honor of the upcoming rivalry matchup between the BYU Cougars and the Utah Utes women’s basketball teams, the Her Y team revisits a standout Season 1 episode featuring Morgan Bailey. Bailey—now an assistant coach for the University of Utah—once starred at BYU as a player and later returned as a member of the coaching staff. Her basketball journey is anything but traditional. After picking up the sport in ninth grade, she rose to become the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and forged an inspiring path marked by resilience, growth, and unexpected turns. In this episode, Morgan reflects on her surprising rise in the basketball world and shares how she found a new sense of purpose on the sidelines. Though coaching was never part of her original plan, she now finds deep joy in mentoring players and helping them navigate their own journeys.
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    34 min
  • Her Y Returns

    Her Y Returns
    Oct 12 2022
    Her Y is where we celebrate the women who make BYU Sports great. By sharing their stories of faith, perseverance, and success, we can all seek to be better. Their “why” to sports and life can help us find our “why”.
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    1 min
  • BONUS: Mackenzie Miller Lung's Unexpected Love Story

    BONUS: Mackenzie Miller Lung's Unexpected Love Story
    Dec 18 2024
    Here is one more hilarious story that we couldn't fit into the full episode! Mackenzie Miller Lung talked to Her Y assistant producer Annie Robinson about how she met her husband, Tanner. You don't want to miss this bonus episode.
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    11 min
  • Lily Owens: What Really Matters

    Lily Owens: What Really Matters
    Jan 21 2026
    Everyone wants to ask BYU Softball standout Lily Owens how she set fire to her family's California home as a young child. The utility player answers that question and so much more in this episode of the Her Y podcast with host Lauren McClain. Lily shares her journey from Lehigh University to BYU, how her Catholic upbringing and her family's emphasis on leading with love shaped her approach to life and sports, and how the death of her grandmother has given her perspective on what truly matters.
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    29 min
  • Sophia DeBergh: Putting One Foot in Front of the Other

    Sophia DeBergh: Putting One Foot in Front of the Other
    Jan 14 2026
    BYU senior diver Sophia DeBergh’s career is defined by resilience. After multiple ankle surgeries, a broken foot, and the loss of her mother five years ago, she continues to compete and lead at the highest level. Host Lauren McClain sits down with Sophia to discuss her journey from becoming a collegiate diver to training to compete in the Big 12 and the mental discipline required to step onto the 10-meter platform confidently.
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    32 min
  • Sharlene Wells: Be Bold

    Sharlene Wells: Be Bold
    Jan 7 2026
    Host Lauren McClain is joined by the remarkable Sharlene Wells, former Miss America, award-winning ESPN sportscaster, and a trailblazer in women's sports broadcasting. In this podcast episode, Sharlene shares her journey from the pageant stage to becoming a sports reporter and then telling the stories of military veterans. Sharlene offers insights into being bold, overcoming challenges, pivoting during her career, and finding purpose in every chapter of life.
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    42 min
  • Emma Neff: Earning Her Moment

    Emma Neff: Earning Her Moment
    Dec 17 2025
    BYU women’s soccer defender Emma Neff shares the story behind her long-awaited breakthrough, from redshirting and injuries to stepping into a starting role during BYU’s historic postseason run. In this episode, Emma breaks down the unseen work, mindset shifts, and competitive edge that helped her stay ready when opportunities didn’t come right away — and what it meant to finally contribute when the pressure was highest.
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    28 min
  • Lucy Kesler: Rising in the Big 12

    Lucy Kesler: Rising in the Big 12
    Dec 10 2025
    BYU sophomore midfielder Lucy Kesler has had a whirlwind year—going from a rocky Big 12 start to helping BYU climb all the way to a conference title and a Sweet 16 run, and earning a call-up to the U-20 US Women’s National Team. In this episode, Lucy opens up about the climb from last place to champions, what it’s like being the midfield playmaker who keeps everything moving, and how her faith and the phrase “doubt not, fear not” grounded her through the chaos. She also shares why she graduated high school early to join BYU and what it means to play alongside her cousin Ellie. She’s also built a vibrant social media community that connects with young players, and she loves giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a student-athlete.
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    41 min